Events

Join us for the fourth session of the Imperial Valley nonprofit board leadership series to learn more about the process for becoming an established non-profit, including how to select a financial institution and get support for your nonprofit's accounting. Presented by the Imperial Valley Community Foundation and Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties, this … Continue reading Imperial Valley Nonprofit Board Leadership Series: Professional Development and Establishing a Nonprofit (Session Four)

If you are interested in getting more information about this event, please contact Maryan Osman.  Imperial County is both the youngest and the least populated county in California, and boasts an area more than twice the square miles of the State of Delaware. Imperial County produces two-thirds of all the vegetables consumed by Americans during … Continue reading Do The Work: Imperial County Overnight

Join us for a discussion on arts-based social prescribing, health and wellness, and opportunities for investment in scalable solutions in the San Diego and Imperial County. Social prescribing helps individuals enhance their health, wellbeing, and social connection by linking them to community services like arts programs. Chris Appleton, founder and CEO of Art Pharmacy, will … Continue reading Arts & Intersections Funders: Activating Social Prescriptions in Your Ecosystem

Join us for an evening of networking, reflection, and celebration as we wrap up another successful year at Catalyst’s Winter Social! Rekindle connections with familiar faces or expand your network with like-minded peers over delicious bites and refreshing drinks. This year, we are proud to work with MAKE Projects, an employment social enterprise for San … Continue reading Catalyst Member Social

If you are a Catalyst member interested in attending this event, please contact Aline Racic. Over the last few years, we have seen historic public sector investments. However, often times these funds have lengthy application and management processes, making them frequently fail to reach the communities that need them most. Philanthropy, foundations, donors, and investors … Continue reading Bridging the Gap: A Collaborative Approach to Philanthropy

In the last week, a series of devastating wildfires associated with an extreme wind event swept through Southern California, prompting swift action from local, state, and federal authorities. Thousands of structures have been affected, over 200,000 residents have been displaced, and at least 24 civilians have lost their lives. Government officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom, … Continue reading Funder Briefing: January 2025 Firestorm & Wildfires in Southern California

Join us to explore how arts programs can transform health, wellbeing, and social connection in our communities. Discover the innovative potential of social prescribing, a powerful approach that links individuals to creative community services to improve lives. We’ll also introduce an exciting new arts-based social prescribing pilot coming to San Diego and Imperial Counties. Chris … Continue reading Arts & Intersections Collaborative: Unlocking Social Prescriptions in Our Region

In light of the rapidly changing policies and funding environment for border and immigration services, our region’s network of support to migrants is experiencing deep and immediate impacts. Join us for this virtual briefing to get updates on the current landscape and how we can best support community-based organizations as they seek to continue their … Continue reading Border and Immigration Funder Briefing

Funders Together to End Homelessness San Diego (FTEHSD), in partnership with the San Diego Housing Commission, invites you to join FTEHSD's monthly meeting for an in-depth discussion on the City of San Diego’s homeless shelter system. This session will explore the current shelter landscape, including how many beds exist, who is utilizing them, and if … Continue reading Funders Together to End Homelessness: Understanding San Diego’s Shelter System

Join Catalyst staff and outside experts for the first of our four-part Fundamentals 101 series covering the “nuts and bolts” of Philanthropy. This series will provide attendees with comprehensive insights into various philanthropic practices, along with opportunities for networking and collaboration. Key Topics Covered: Types of Philanthropy and Foundations: Learn more about the many different … Continue reading Fundamentals Academy Session 1: Trust-Based Philanthropy

Join Smart Growth California in the next conversation of their rural funder series, Who Benefits from Community Benefits? Their last webinar took a deep dive into the offshore wind industry unfolding in Humboldt Bay and how funders are supporting residents to fight for community benefits. Next, they will look at lessons learned from lithium mining in the … Continue reading Learning from Lithium Valley

Much of our time is spent fine-tuning effective grantmaking and investment practices, but how many of us look at the policies that create a need for grantmaking? This session explores a powerful tool that is available to you and your grantees/investees: advocacy. While funding can address impacts that have already occurred, changes in public policy … Continue reading Fundamentals Academy Session 2: Advocacy 101